David Goldman

D.Potchebutzky Law Offices is one of Israel’s leading specialists in the various aspects of taxation law and has been serving the business sector and individual clients for many years. Since its establishment in 1954, the firm has worked with many clients, individuals as well as corporations (companies, partnerships, cooperative associations etc.) and trusts, on their tax matters. The firm also specializes on the Private Client field, including multi-national families. The firm’s real-time assistance and solutions for a range of issues aids the ongoing correct management of businesses and prevents the formation of future difficulties on tax matters.

The support given by the firm enables its clients to conduct their business affairs with peace of mind, while tax solutions are tailored individually for each client. Many clients overseas, who manage business relations in Israel, are assisted by the firm’s services in supporting and planning their transactions and their representations before the Tax Authorities. At the same time, the firm handles its clients’ activities overseas or their clients’ assets abroad with close support in Israel and overseas.

In addition, the firm provides its clients with professional opinions, approaches the Tax Authorities for pre-rulings and represents taxpayers in administrative proceedings and in appeals to the District Court and the Supreme Court.

Planning

The firm accompanies its clients since the initial phase of business activities by finding legitimate ways for the optimal reduction of the tax burden in all relevant areas of taxation for their endeavors – direct and indirect taxes. Thus, the clients enjoy a thorough examination of all aspects of existing taxes and their impact.

Pre-Rulings

After examining the business activities of its clients, and in full consultation with the clients, the course of action is chosen and the option of asking the Tax Authorities’ approval for the tax results, for both direct and indirect taxes, is offered by D. Potchebutzky Law offices.

As part of the firm’s approach to the Tax Authorities, a detailed and reasoned request is written on the basis of legislation, commentary and previous verdicts. Negotiations are conducted with the relevant bodies in the Tax Authorities in order to accomplish the best possible results for the clients. In this manner, the client achieves the highest level of certainty on tax issues dealt with.

Representing Taxpayers in Administrative Procedures

The firm assists its clients when they are audited by the Tax Authorities. At this stage the firm accompanies the client in counseling as well as in representation before the Tax Authorities. Said assistance is provided in full cooperation with the client’s accountant.

If an agreement is not reached at the auditing stage, the firm submits a detailed contest to the Tax Authorities’ Assessment. In continuation, the firm conducts professional discussions with all the relevant bodies at the Tax Authorities.

While managing the contest procedures, the firm places special emphasis on preparing the legal framework of evidence for reaching an agreement with the Authorities and preparing for the future, if it becomes necessary to lodge an appeal with the Court (or Appeals Committee).

Representation in Legal Procedures

The firm represents its clients in all required legal procedures in cases where a dispute arises with the Tax Authorities, whether in reaching a compromise out-of-court agreement or a judicial decision in the District Court or the Supreme Court.